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Rich: The hands up resulted in the fielder having to double clutch his throw in order to get an extra half step for a throwing angle. I will agree that I could have explained that part to him, but looking back on it, it probably wouldn't have made a difference. Still, something to take in with me to the next conversation on this play.
Regarding your "type A OBS", I am aware that a Type A would result in a immediate dead ball. However, because I didn't judge OBS, there was no call to be made. My "off the record" comment was meant to simply paint more of a picture and show the absurdity of the offensive manager's complaint.
DG: I do not believe the comment "That is twice you have screwed us" is accusing me of cheating in any way, or that he meant it that way. It is a typical coach response to a feeling that several calls have been made against them, and it is hurting their chances to win. Coaches don't like it when their chances to win are being hurt, and I think we, as officials, need to understand this emotion from participants. I truely believe that this comment does not attack my character, it is a voice of displeasure over a call or two.
If I am guilty of anything, it is letting the personal comment of "you" slip by my radar. If I had known this character's shenanigans going into the day, I guarantee you I would have dumped him (I mentioned this to my partner in the parking lot). I guess I was caught a bit by surprise by his diatribe, and somewhere inside of me assumed he was the type of coach that wouldn't really cause problems with umpires (small guy, rich town, relaxed league, had the grill going between games for both teams, etc...)
Next time I have this clown, my Doppler is going to be focused in on his every move (and I doubt he'll even be aware of it).
Live and learn
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